Square 12mo (180x130 mm), (8)-233-(4) pages and 18 plates set. binding : Contemporary full morocco, spine with six compartments. Headedge gilded. Original wrappers have been bound. Fresh copy.
Philosophical and anticipatory work of Anatole France. "The work deals as a whole with the evolution of mankind, and outlines the possibility of a creation of the United States of the world." (wikipedia) Very nice edition decorated with engravings by Jean Kefalinos (full page, banners, frames ...).
Copy on Vélin de Rives nominative for M. Du Part with the series of illustrations on Vellum.